Friday, September 14, 2012

All-electric 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV On Sale Sept. 24

The all-new, all-electric2012 RAV4 EV will go on sale the week of September 24 through select California dealers, focusing on major metropolitan markets with an EPA rated range of 103 miles, 78 city miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), 74 highway MPGe and 76 combined MPGe. With a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $49,800, RAV4 EV customers will have the option of a purchase or lease program. Special purchase financing of 1.9% APR is available for qualified customers, as well as a 36 month lease option at $599 per month with $3,499 drive off. Sales volume is planned for approximately 2,600 units through 2014.

The RAV4 EV is expected to qualify for a $2,500 rebate through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program in California and also is eligible for a $7,500 Federal Tax Credit. The vehicle will qualify for the California High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane white sticker program.

Interested customers can visit http://www.toyota.com/rav4ev/ to sign up for additional information and be connected with an authorized dealer.